Job description
Testing Coordinator/Driver - Dearborn, Michigan
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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Testing Coordinator/Driver who is responsible for using their skills to work with the project management team to coordinate durability drivers’ schedules & activities in mileage accumulation projects. This includes travel reservations, labor tracking, scheduling drivers, driver log entry, Driver Safety training, Driver orientations, and route support as well as occasional driving.
We are looking for a talented Testing Coordinator/Driver who is responsible for using their skills to work with the project management team to coordinate durability drivers’ schedules & activities in mileage accumulation projects. This includes travel reservations, labor tracking, scheduling drivers, driver log entry, Driver Safety training, Driver orientations, and route support as well as occasional driving.
This position is a Weekend Shift (Fri-Mon 6:00AM-4:30PM).
Main Responsibilities:
- Review daily tasks from customer and program coordinator; perform, adapt, and change test plans as needed
- Submit/send route information and route updates to the drivers as needed using When2Work
- Track daily labor entries and prepare labor reports
- Safety training for drivers making sure they can drive & park vehicles safely
- Review driver expenses via credit card and fuel card expenditures
- Support hotel and travel reservations when travel is necessary for drivers
- Compile and distribute daily driver logs to project manager and project team
- Schedule vehicle maintenance and vehicle delivery/drop off to LINK and customer locations
- Maintain driver schedules including requesting additional or replacement drivers as the project dictates
- Managing driver availability to fill in all necessary shifts
- Hiring, training, & coordination of current and new durability drivers
- Supplying customer site location with supplies for vehicles so drivers can perform their daily driving functions
- Assist program coordinator with vehicle scans, driver log entry, and route creation as necessary
Key Relationships:
Durability Driver
Internal
Schedules and supports drivers while on-route
Program Coordinator / Test Engineer / Ops Manager
Internal
Assist with test activities and reporting
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or GED minimum
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Clean driving record
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Proven written and verbal communications abilities
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Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Ability to work well in a team environment on all aspects of test project execution.
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Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service
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Strong continuous improvement abilities
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Technical savvy to quickly learn new systems
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Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
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Good work ethic and interpersonal skills
Other:
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Ability to work overtime, nights, Days (as needed)
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs
LINK is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. Link has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position, and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
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